Maritime Intelligence Analyst

Matchtech; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech in Surrey is seeking a Maritime Intelligence Analyst for a permanent hybrid role. You will turn complex maritime data into clear, actionable insights for government, security and commercial stakeholders.

You'll monitor AIS and sensor feeds, produce alerts and threat assessments, and develop dashboards and workflows. Collaboration with product, ML, engineering and customers is expected to improve tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in maritime-focused field or equivalent maritime intelligence experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and reproducible workflows.
• Strong judgement, curiosity and evidence-based decision making.
• Experience with AIS, OSINT, geospatial data or sensor-derived intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maritime activity using AIS, sensor feeds and OSINT.
• Identify and assess unusual or high-risk vessel behaviours.
• Produce alerts, summaries and threat assessments for stakeholders.
• Create dashboards and analytical outputs to operationalise maritime data.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and customer teams to improve tools.
• Maintain watchlists and reporting standards for repeatable workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Maritime-focused degree

Tools

GIS

OSINT tools

AIS platforms

Job description

Maritime Intelligence Analyst (Permanent)

Surrey | Hybrid working

A fast-growing UK maritime surveillance and data business is expanding its analyst/data capability and is looking for a Maritime Intelligence Analyst to turn complex maritime data into clear, actionable insight for government, security and commercial stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Monitor maritime activity using AIS, sensor feeds and OSINT
• Identify and assess unusual, suspicious or high-risk vessel behaviours
• Produce alerts, vessel summaries, incident reports, threat assessments and briefings
• Build customer-ready analytical outputs (dashboards/models/workflows) that make maritime data operational
• Partner with product, ML, engineering and customer teams to improve tools and processes
• Maintain watchlists, reporting standards and repeatable intelligence workflows

What we're looking for

• Relevant degree (maritime-focused) or experience in maritime intelligence/security, shipping, insurance, risk, defence or similar
• Python and SQL (essential) - used to analyse data and create repeatable analytical workflows/products
• Strong judgement, curiosity and evidence-based decision making
• Exposure to maritime domain awareness, vessel behaviour analysis, AIS, geospatial data, OSINT or sensor-derived intelligence
• Clear, concise written reporting and confident communication with stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment

Nice to have

• Experience with maritime data platforms, GIS, intel databases or visual analytics tools
• Knowledge of piracy, smuggling, illegal fishing, sanctions evasion or grey-zone maritime activity
• Ops centre / watchkeeping / incident monitoring / customer briefing experience

Why join

• Mission-led work supporting maritime safety and security outcomes
• Hands-on exposure to a diverse sensor stack (e.g., radar, EO/IR, AIS, ADS-B) including shore-based and drone-mounted deployments
• Real ownership and visible impact from day one in an innovative team